THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING IN THIS YEAR'S GIVE ORANGE! IF YOU WOULD STILL LIKE TO MAKE A GIFT, CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT YOUR ORANGE PASSION.

Give Orange Matches & Challenges

Thanks to the generosity of the OSU President’s Fellows and Interim President Hess, the OSUF Board of Governors, and the Mendenhall family, the pool of general matching and challenge funds is the largest in Give Orange history! These funds will maximize the impact of your gifts and will directly support students, scholarships, and hundreds of programs across the OSU System. Additional matches and challenges are available thanks to other generous donors who are eager to further your support.

Past Events

Match

Cowboy Strong Student Emergency Fund Match - $6,200

Thanks to the generosity of a group of anonymous donors, each gift to the Cowboy Strong Student Emergency Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $6,200!

$6,200 MATCHED

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Match

Parent and Family Match - $15k

Thanks to the largest Give Orange General Challenge Pool ever, the first $15,000 given by current OSU parents and families will be matched dollar-for-dollar!

$15,000 MATCHED

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Match

Solving Food Insecurity Match - $7,500

Help make sure no student is food insecure. Thanks to the generosity of Ron and Chris Fisher and Stanley and Michaela Moseley, the first $7,500 to the Food Insecurity Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar.

$7,500 MATCHED

Completed

Success!

Hourly Donor Challenge - $250

Thanks to the largest Give Orange General Challenge Pool ever, the first donor on the hour every hour, earns $250 for the Orange Passion of their choice!

Completed

Leaderboard

Happy Hour Leaderboard - $5k

It's time to push for your Orange Passion to have the most donors during the Happy Hour Leaderboard! Thanks to the largest Give Orange General Challenge Pool ever, the top three Orange Passions that receive the most donations between 3-6pm (CDT) on April 2 will receive additional funds. 1st place = $2,500, 2nd place = $1,500, 3rd = $1,000

Rank	Prize	Orange Passion	Donors
1	$2,500	Bullet Racing FSAE	32
2	$1,500	OSU Wake - Help Us Stay Afloat with New Equipment!	27
3	$1,000	OK Chapter: Cleveland/McClain Counties	25
4		Cowboy Strong Student Emergency Fund	20
5		Food Insecurity Fund	16
6		OK Chapter: Jackson/Harmon Counties	13
7		OSU Pet Therapy Program Fund	12
8		OSU Crops Team	11
9		Euphoria Fashion Show 2025	10
10		U.S. Chapter: North Texas	9
11		America's Greatest Homecoming Fund	8
12		General Scholarship Fund	7
13		First Generation Student Support Fund	6
14		Educating Forward Scholarship	5
15		Vet Med Teaching Hospital Fund	5

Ended

Match

Night Owl Match - $10k

Let's stay up late, Cowboys! It's time to double down for your Orange Passion during the Night Owl Match! Thanks to the largest Give Orange General Challenge Pool ever, all gifts received between 10pm-2am (CDT) will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $10,000!

$10,000 MATCHED

Completed

Match

Morning Coffee Match - $10k

Day 2 is just now brewing! Double down for your Orange Passion during the Morning Coffee Match! Thanks to the largest Give Orange General Challenge Pool ever, all gifts received on April 3 between 7-9am (CDT) will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $10,000!

$10,000 MATCHED

Completed

Leaderboard

Student Support Leaderboard - $10k

Which student support program will have the most donors during Give Orange? Don't miss your chance to keep your Orange Passion at the top of the leaderboard! Thanks to the largest Give Orange General Challenge Pool ever, the top three programs will receive additional funding. 1st place = $5,000, 2nd place = $3,000, 3rd place = $2,000

Rank	Prize	Student Support Program	Donors
1	$5,000	Cowboy Strong Student Emergency Fund	140
2	$3,000	Food Insecurity	104
3	$2,000	Pete's Pet Posse (Pet Therapy)	65
4		Support Former Foster Youth at OSU!	43
5		First-Generation Students	24
6		Counseling Services	22
7		Libraries	18
8		Military Affiliated Support	10
9		Access and Community Impact	8
10		Hargis Leadership Institute	2

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Leaderboard

Regional Campus Leaderboard - $10,000

Which regional campus will have the most donors during Give Orange? Don't miss your chance to keep your campus at the top of the leaderboard! Thanks to the largest Give Orange General Challenge Pool ever, the top five campuses will receive additional funding for needs-based scholarships. 1st place = $4,000, 2nd place = $2,500, 3rd place = $1,500, 4th place = $1,000, 5th place = $1,000

Rank	Prize	Regional Campus	Donors
1	$4,000	College of Veterinary Medicine	85
2	$2,500	OSU-Oklahoma City	78
3	$1,500	Center for Health Sciences	14
4	$1,000	OSU-Tulsa	10
5	$1,000	OSU Institute of Technology	6

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Leaderboard

PhilanthroPete Leaderboard (Student led) - $4,500

Which student led PhilanthroPete project will have the most donors during Give Orange? Help students turn their brightest ideas into a reality and finish at the top of the leaderboard! Thanks to the largest Give Orange General Challenge Pool ever, the top five projects will receive additional funding. 1st place = $2,000, 2nd place = $1,000, 3rd place = $750, 4th place = $500, 5th place = $250

Rank	Prize	PhilanthroPete Project	Donors
1	$2,000	OSU Wake - Help Us Stay Afloat with New Equipment!	67
2	$1,000	Oklahoma State Rowing Spring Racing Fundraiser	46
3	$750	Bullet Racing FSAE	42
4	$500	Cullen Pickens Memorial Field Camp Scholarship	37
5	$250	OSU Cowboy Motorsports Advancements and Competition	23
6		OSU Polo: Keeping the Legacy Alive	19
7		Euphoria Fashion Show 2025	17
8		NSBE National Convention	14
9		Empowering OSU Athletes Through NIL Opportunities	9
10		Women's Bowling Goes to Vegas	8
11		Stillystock Music Festival	7
12		Oklahoma State Hockey	6
13		Oklahoma Intercollegiate Legislature 2025	5
14		Career Connections for Strategic Communications 2025	4
15		ASHRAE OSU Student Branch Fundraiser	4

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Leaderboard

Club Sports Leaderboard - $5k

Which club sport will have the most donors during Give Orange? Don't miss your chance to keep your team at the top of the leaderboard! Thanks to the largest Give Orange General Challenge Pool ever, the top four teams will receive additional funding. 1st place = $2,000, 2nd place = $1,500, 3rd place = $1,000, 4th place = $500

Rank	Prize	Club Sports	Donors
1	$2,000	Wakeboard and Water Ski	73
2	$1,500	Rowing	58
3	$1,000	Polo	26
4	$500	Women's Bowling	8
5		Women's Wrestling	5
6		Competitive Cheer And Stunt	5
7		Men's Rugby	4
8		Swim Club	3
9		Firefighter Challenge	2
10		Men's Volleyball	2
11		Official's Association	2
12		Ultimate Frisbee	2
13		Archery	2
14		Bass Fishing	1
15		Men's Soccer	1

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Leaderboard

Small Alumni Chapter Scholarship Leaderboard - $10k

Thanks to the largest Give Orange General Challenge Pool ever, the three small OSU Alumni Association Chapters with the most donors during Give Orange will win additional funds for their chapter scholarship fund! 1st place = $5,000, 2nd place = $3,000, 3rd = $2,000.

Rank	Prize	Alumni Chapter Scholarship	Donors
1	$5,000	OK Chapter: Jackson/Harmon Counties	102
2	$3,000	OK Chapter: Kay County	40
3	$2,000	OK Chapter: Kingfisher County	9
4		OK Chapter: Pittsburg County	2
5		U.S. Chapter: Northwest Arkansas	2
6		OK Chapter: Beckham/Roger Mills Counties	2
7		OK Chapter: Stephens County	2
8		OK Chapter: Washington County	2
9		OK Chapter: Comanche County	1
10		OK Chapter: Pottawatomie County	1
11		OK Chapter: Caddo County	0
12		OK Chapter: Kiowa/Greer Counties	0
13		U.S. Chapter: New York City	0
14		U.S. Chapter: Orange County (CA)	0
15		U.S. Chapter: Southeast Virginia	0

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Success!

First Donor Challenge - $1k

Thanks to the largest Give Orange General Challenge Pool ever, the first donor to this year's Give Orange will earn an additional $1,000 for their Orange Passion!

Completed

Success!

24 Hours and Counting Donor Challenge - $1k

Thanks to the largest Give Orange General Challenge Pool ever, the first donor after noon on day two (exactly 24 hours in!) will earn an additional $1,000 for their Orange Passion!

Completed

Match

Support Former Foster Youth at OSU Match - $4k

Thanks to the generosity of the Paul Milburn Foundation, each donation to the Daybreak Endowed Program Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $4,000, supporting former foster students at OSU have the resources they need to succeed!

$4,000 MATCHED

Completed

$21,000

Educating Forward Scholarship Challenge - $21k

Thanks to generous donations from Jim and Judy Gardner, the first 20 donors to Educating Forward will unlock $21,000 in scholarships for future educators!

20 / 20 Donors

Completed

$75,000

Cleo L. Craig Child Development Lab Challenge - $75k

The first 25 donors to the Cleo L. Craig Child Development Lab will unlock an extraordinary $75,000 in program support, thanks to Amy and Tim Hardin. Your invaluable contribution helps sustain the legacy of the CDL while nurturing the growth of young minds.

25 / 25 Donors

Completed

$5,000

Dambach Peacebuilder Endowed Fellowship Challenge - $5k

The first 10 donors to the Dambach Peacebuilder Endowed Fellowship will unlock $5,000 thanks to the generosity of the Dambach Fellowship Founders' Council, providing global studies students the opportunities to practice international peacebuilding as fellows.

10 / 10 Donors

Completed

$54,000

School of Community Health Sciences, Counseling and Counseling Psychology Challenge - $54k

The first 20 donors to the HCCP Excellence Fund will unlock $54,000 in new scholarships, empowering the next generation of mental health professionals—made possible by the generous support of Marilyn Sanders and Jim and Judy Gardner!

20 / 20 Donors

Completed

$1,100

Department of Design and Merchandising Challenge - $1,100

The first 25 donors will unlock $1,100 in support for students pursuing degree programs in fashion design and production, fashion merchandising and interior design thanks to the Department of Design and Merchandising Advisory Board!

25 / 25 Donors

Completed

Event

Student Donor Leaderboard - $5k

Bring your Cowboy spirit and fight for your Orange Passion to win! Throughout Give Orange, the three funds with the most student donors will receive extra support, thanks to the largest Give Orange General Challenge Pool ever. 1st place = $2,500, 2nd place = $1,500, 3rd = $1,000. Every student donor counts—so rally your friends, make your gift, and help your favorite fund rise to the top!

Ended

Match

Faculty and Staff Match - $20k

Thanks to the largest Give Orange General Challenge Pool ever, the first $20,000 given by OSU faculty and staff will be matched dollar for dollar!

$20,000 MATCHED

Completed

Match

Orange Power Hour Match - $10k

ORANGE! POWER! Kick off the Happy Hour Leaderboard with the Orange Power Hour Match and double down for your Orange Passion! Thanks to the largest Give Orange General Challenge Pool ever, all gifts received on April 2 between 3-4pm (CDT) will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $10,000!

$10,000 MATCHED

Completed

$5,000

Vet Med Teaching Hospital Challenge - $5k

The first 20 donors to the Vet Med Teaching Hospital will unlock $5,000 to fund a new dental unit thanks to the generosity of Dan Christian, supporting all future veterinarians with hands-on learning!

20 / 20 Donors

Completed

$5,000

Flying Aggies Challenge - $5,000

Thanks Virgil Williams, member of the Flying Aggies 1953 NIFA National Champion team and recipient of the outstanding pilot award, the first 25 donors to the Flying Aggies fund will unlock $5,000 in scholarship support for aspiring professional pilots.

25 / 25 Donors

Completed

Success!

Hide 'N Pete

Wanting to raise even MORE money for your Orange Passion? Here's your chance! There will be six Pistol Pete bobbleheads hidden around campus for each day of Give Orange. Five of these bobbleheads will be worth $100 each, but if you are able to find the golden bobbleheads, you will earn $500 towards your Orange Passion!

Completed

Leaderboard

College Leaderboard - $35k

Which college will have the most donors during Give Orange? Don't miss your chance to keep your college at the top of the leaderboard! Thanks to the largest Give Orange General Challenge Pool ever, the top five colleges will receive additional funding for needs-based scholarships. 1st place = $15,000, 2nd place = $8,000, 3rd place = $5,000, 4th place = $4,000, 5th place = $3,000

Rank	Prize	College	Donors
1	$15,000	College of Arts and Sciences	202
2	$8,000	College of Education and Human Sciences	185
3	$5,000	CEAT	129
4	$4,000	Ferguson College of Agriculture	122
5	$3,000	Spears School of Business	55

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$10,000

Fire Protection Scholarship Challenge - $10k

Thanks to the generosity of Whitney and Caleb Bates, the first 10 donors to the Bates Family Legacy Endowed Scholarship in Fire Protection will unlock an additional $10,000 in scholarships for Fire Protection students!

10 / 10 Donors

Completed

Leaderboard

PhilanthroPete Leaderboard (Faculty/Staff led) - $4,500

Which faculty/staff led PhilanthroPete project will have the most donors during Give Orange? Thanks to the largest Give Orange General Challenge Pool ever, the top five projects will receive additional funding. 1st place = $2,000, 2nd place = $1,000, 3rd place = $750, 4th place = $500, 5th place = $250

Rank	Prize	PhilanthroPete Project	Donors
1	$2,000	OSU Crops Team	34
2	$1,000	OSU Flute Ensemble Performs and Premieres at NFA Convention	14
3	$750	Operation Catnip Stillwater	10
4	$500	OSU-Tulsa President's Leadership Society (PLS)	7
5	$250	Oklahoma State STUNT National Champions	6
6		Access and Community Impact	6
7		Cowboy Delegation to Manila	6
8		Team USA at International Physics Tournament	6
9		Support Aspiring Journalists and Rural Oklahoma	5
10		CEAT Study Abroad Scholarships	5
11		Preparing SLP Grad Students for Medical Setting Experiences	5
12		Fly Forward with OAIRE STEM	4
13		Camp Cowboy Camper Scholarships	3
14		OSU Trumpet Studio National Travel	2
15		Game On: Fund the Future of Fair Play	2

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Leaderboard

Large Alumni Chapter Scholarship Leaderboard - $10k

Thanks to the largest Give Orange General Challenge Pool ever, the three large OSU Alumni Association Chapters with the most donors during Give Orange will win additional funds for their chapter scholarship fund! 1st place = $5,000, 2nd place = $3,000, 3rd = $2,000.

Rank	Prize	Alumni Chapter Scholarship	Donors
1	$5,000	OK Chapter: Cleveland/McClain Counties	62
2	$3,000	U.S. Chapter: North Texas	24
3	$2,000	OK Chapter: Cherokee Strip	19
4		U.S. Chapter: Kansas City	14
5		U.S. Chapter: Houston	7
6		Society: American Indian Alumni	7
7		Society: Black Alumni	5
8		OK Chapter: OKC Metro	4
9		OK Chapter: Tulsa	3

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Leaderboard

Last Call Leaderboard - $5k

Last Call Cowboys! It's time to push for your Orange Passion to receive the most donations during the Last Call Leaderboard! Thanks to the largest Give Orange General Challenge Pool ever, the three Orange Passions that receive the most donations during the final hour of Give Orange will receive extra money! 1st place = $2,500, 2nd place = $1,500, 3rd = $1,000

Rank	Prize	Orange Passion	Donors
1	$2,500	Rowing	37
2	$1,500	OK Chapter: Cleveland/McClain Counties	26
3	$1,000	CVM Ranch Enhancement Fund	20
4		Cowboy Band Fans Fund	17
5		OSU Polo: Keeping the Legacy Alive	15
6		Cowboy Strong Student Emergency Fund	12
7		Daybreak Endowed Program Fund	11
8		OK Chapter: Jackson/Harmon Counties	8
9		Wakeboard and Water Ski	7
10		OSU Cowboy Motorsports Advancements and Competition	7
11		Food Insecurity Fund	7
12		Women for OSU Endowed Student Scholarship Fund	7
13		OSU Crops Team	6
14		Polo	6
15		OK Chapter: Kay County	6

Ended

Success!

1,890th Donor Challenge - $1,890

Thanks to the largest Give Orange General Challenge Pool ever, the 1,890th donor to this year's Give Orange will earn an additional $1,890 for their Orange Passion!

Completed

Success!

104th Homecoming Theme Challenge

Your love of OSU’s greatest tradition can help unlock this year’s theme! Be one of the first 104 donors supporting America’s Greatest Homecoming to unlock the theme for OSU’s 104th Homecoming.

Completed

$87,500

Exercise Science Scholarship Challenge

Be one of the first 15 donors during Give Orange to support scholarships within the School of Kinesiology, Applied Health and Recreation! Thanks to a generous $87,500 gift, the first endowed scholarship dedicated specifically to Exercise Science has been established in honor of Dr. Bert Jacobson, Regents Professor Exercise Science. The donor hopes this new endowment will inspire others to invest in student scholarships - your gift can help build a legacy.

15 / 15 Donors

Completed

$50,000

Center for Social Innovation Challenge - $50k

The first 50 donors to the Center for Social Innovation will unlock $50,000 thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor, providing internships, hands-on learning, and college credits to empower non-traditional students in their educational and professional pursuits!

50 / 50 Donors

Completed

$15,000

CVM Ranch Challenge - $15k

The first 30 donors to the CVM Ranch will unlock $15,000 thanks to the generosity of Kathie and Ed Sain, providing hands-on equine and bovine learning opportunities!

30 / 30 Donors

Completed

$25,000

OSU-OKC Health Sciences Challenge - $25k

The first 25 donors to OSU-OKC Health Sciences will unlock $25,000 thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor, supporting future OKC healthcare professionals!

25 / 25 Donors

Completed

Orange Passions